Patrolling the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge in Search of Wildlife. Winter edition.

Описание: Patrolling the Refuge in Search of Wildlife
White Ibises commonly forage at the edge of ponds and shallow wetlands, using their long, curved bills to probe the mud and water for aquatic insects, crustaceans (like crayfish), small fish, and frogs, sensing prey through touch rather than sight as they walk slowly in shallow water.
They sweep their sensitive bill tips side-to-side, snapping it shut reflexively when they feel food, often gathering in groups in these shallow, muddy areas to feed.

White Ibises rest and preen at pond edges for self-maintenance, applying oil from their uropygial gland for waterproofing and feather health, often after bathing or foraging
"Loafing" in bird behavior is a bird's period of relaxed inactivity, not focused on feeding, breeding, or escaping predators, involving behaviors like resting, napping, preening (feather maintenance), digesting, or observing surroundings, often in safe, comfortable spots
White Ibises rest and preen at pond edges for self-maintenance, applying oil from their uropygial gland for waterproofing and feather health, often after bathing or foraging.
Ring-necked Ducks are short- to medium-distance migrants, moving from northern North American breeding grounds to wintering areas in the southern U.S., Mexico, and Caribbean from late September to early December.
After a dive, an Anhinga's primary behavior is to perch in the sun with its wings spread wide to dry its waterlogged feathers, a necessity because their plumage isn't waterproof, which allows for stealthy diving but makes flight difficult when wet.
Once the Anhinga feathers are dry, the cycle is repeated.